Known for Writing
Toshiya Ohno (大野 敏哉, Ōno Toshiya, born 1969) is a Japanese screenwriter, novelist, and director from Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture. He is the founder of the theater company Nuancer (ニュアンサー).
Born
January 1, 1969 (age 57)
Birthplace
Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
Filmography
15 films, 31 shows


Yohane the Parhelion: Sunshine in the Mirror Movie
2024 · 1h 39m
country: Japan
As a spirited young girl, Yohane ventured into the big city with ambitious dreams of becoming a star. Two years later, she has yet to pass a single audition. Since Yohane cannot support herself alone, her mother invites her back home to discover something new that only she can do. With limited options and an empty wallet, Yohane reluctantly returns to Numazu, her hometown. In the seaside town, Yohane reunites with her canine companion, Lailaps, and slowly settles in, opening a fortune-telling shop. She reconnects with old friends she had forgotten and meets new ones, all of whom help in her search for a unique purpose and meaningful path in life. Unfortunately, all is not well for Yohane and the people of Numazu: a mysterious power is affecting the town and disrupting nature and wildlife. While forging stronger bonds with her newfound allies, Yohane devotes her summer to finding the magic that may help save Numazu.


Undead Lovers
2024 · 1h 44m
country: Japan
Rino believes that "the man of her destiny" is Jun who always disappears from her whenever she feels their love for each other. In their lifetime, they meet many times and Rino is 100% focused on him every time. These encounters and separations are repeated in many circumstances. What could be the miraculous result of her persistent love for him?


A Long Goodbye
2019 · 2h 7m
country: Japan
Mari and Humi learn from their mother that their father has dementia on his 70th birthday. They help prepare their mother for his farewell and prepare themselves for the emotions to follow.


Tiger: My Life as a Cat
2019 · 1h 31m
country: Japan
After dying in an accident, a manga artist with a gambling problem is given one month back with his family to redeem himself — in the body of a cat.


Princess Jellyfish
2014 · 2h 6m
country: Japan
Plain, timid and obsessed with jellyfish, Tsukimi is a far cry from her idea of a princess. Her tepid life as a jobless illustrator comes complete with roommates who harbor diehard hobbies that solidify their status as hopeless social rejects. These wallflowers run a tight, nun-like ship, but their no-men-allowed-not-no-one-not-no-how bubble is unwittingly burst after Tsukimi brings home a rescued sea jelly and a beauty queen... who's actually a guy. When the threat of losing their cozy convent inspires this glamour boy to turn the neurotic entourage into a portrait of success, will Tsukimi take her chance to bloom, or will she end up a hot mess?


Tales of the Bizarre: 2014 Fall Special
2014 · 2h 10m
country: Japan
An omnibus special comprised of five segments.


Watashi no Yasashikunai Senpai
2010 · 1h 42m
country: Japan
High school student Yamako moves to a small island in Kyushu, Japan. There she meets and falls for senior student Minami, but she can't reveal her feelings for him. Whenever she passes by him at school her heart starts to flutter and her emotions for him gets stronger. One day, while writing a love letter to Minami that she will keep for herself, high school student Fuwa catches Yamako writing her letter. Afterwards, Fuwa helps Yamako to gain Minami's attention, but Yamako has a secret nobody knows about...


Connected Hearts: 3 Love Stories
2007 · 45m
country: Japan
An anthology drama starring Kie Kitano. It depicts romance, friendship, and family love that a 17-year-old girl encounters through her cell phone. It includes three stories.


Simsons
2006 · 1h 53m
country: Japan
Four Japanese girls, 3 totally inept at the sport, come together to form a curling team in Northern Japan. The town is famous for scallops and curling, and peoples' status in this little fishing village is based on their curling abilities. The girls do little, until a seemingly inept coach teaches them about the game, and about themselves. In the end, they pull it all together to become an adequate team. In the process, they discover the true meaning of friendship, effort, shame and puppy love.